Basaloid carcinoma of the lung: A case report

Abstract

A 79-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of an abnormal shadow on a chest radiograph. Computed tomography (CT) showed a well-marginated mass lesion measuring 2.8×2.3 cm in the left inferior lobe. Dynamic CT demonstrated contrast enhancement. The clinical diagnosis was left lung cancer T1aN0M0. We performed left inferior lobe lobectmy and node dissection. He was diagnosed with basoloid carcinoma of the lung based on histopathological findings. Basaloid carcinoma is rare and associated with a poor prognosis. Therefore, it is very important to collect and record cases receiving certain chemotherapy regimens.